As we are getting close to the one year mark of school closures, I thought I would look for something hopeful to write about. We are looking at possible school re-openings (for those not already hybrid or opened) by April. … Continued
As we move into a new era in America I’d like to take a moment to consider a the prayers, songs and poems from Inauguration Day 2021. Woven into all was a theme of inclusion. All races, walks of life, … Continued
It’s a new year. We are learning that some of 2020 will spill over into 2021 as Covid cases are increasing and that means more uncertainty with regards to in person classes. Maybe if the vaccines are more available to … Continued
It’s not the holiday season we thought it would be. Many are struggling whether it’s financially or socially just hanging on. And yet there are bright spots to the year. We’ve all slowed down a little. We’ve learned to enjoy … Continued
In Southern California we don’t really have seasons, or do we? The brisk winds come, waves grow bigger, and the time changes. These are a few of the ways we mark a new season in Carlsbad. We also have leaves, … Continued
It’s that time of year when we talk about costumes and what we want to be. I saw a recent post in social media where the writer’s child wants to be “pants” for Halloween. That’s creative. It will be a … Continued
All right, it’s time to remember to keep humor in our lives with virtual learning/meetings. Above is Max, whose “human” found this picture on his phone, taken by his two year old daughter who seems to be taking up photography. … Continued
The variations of how students are getting educated is as individualized as our students. Start dates (or proposed) for in person varies per district (all over San Diego county) and re-opening plans are crazy detailed. Imagine telling elementary age students … Continued
It’s 2020 and it is the most controversial return to a school year in our history. Returning students (and teachers) to school has become a political divide and I am sad to see this happen when we are talking about … Continued
